Pumpkin and Macadamia Nut Damper Bread

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Rustic Australian damper bread enriched with roasted pumpkin and crunchy macadamia nuts, perfect for a hearty snack or alongside a stew. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup roasted pumpkin puree and 1/2 cup roughly chopped macadamia nuts into the dry ingredients, mixing well.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tbsp honey. Pour the wet mixture into the pumpkin and flour mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  4. Step 4: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly for 1 minute until just smooth. Shape the dough into a round loaf about 8 inches in diameter.
  5. Step 5: Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the damper is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

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